Food Events @ Penn

Ela Restaurant Opening
What: Opening of Chefs Chichonski and Roman new restaurant serving creatively seasonal American food. Dishes may include playful combinations such as duck magret with pretzel spaetzle, popcorn pana cotta with paddlefish caviar and hot chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla semifreddo and banana. Reserve your table at their website.
Where: 627 S 3rd Street
When: Friday, November 11th, 5:30 pm
Cost: Dishes range from $8-$23


Philly Beer Week Raffle
What: Enter the raffle to win a trip to Belgium with a local brewer of your choice who will help you brew a collaboration beer at renowned Brasserie Dupont or a gift package including a trip to Tröegs Brewing Company with top local brewers to create the local collaboration brew Brotherly Suds 3.
Where: City Tap House, 3925 Walnut Street
When: Wednesday, November 30, beginning at 7pm







Festival of Forgotten Foods
What: Come to Reading Terminal Market to discover once-popular Philly dishes- including fried catfish on a waffle, the history of which you can find in our Spring 2010 issue. Other delicacies will include Wilbur Buds (what Philadelphians ate before Hershey's kisses) and Rasberry Shrub, one of our dear Benji's favorite drinks!
Where: Reading Terminal Market
When: Saturday, November 12th, 10am-4pm
Cost: $15.95











Penn Gastronomy Sugar High Showdown
What: Penn Gastronomy's 2nd annual dessert-making contest, co-sponsored by Sugar Philly! The event is open to both seasoned bakers and those who love dessert. Contestant prizes include your dessert featured on Sugar Philly's menu and a delicious, free dessert outing. Everyone who attends the event will 1) receive an exclusive Sugar Philly coupon and 2) get to taste some truly fantastic desserts!
Where: JMHH 240, University of Pennsylvania
When: Saturday, November 19, at 5 pm (contestants must arrive at 3:30 pm)
RSVP: Please fill out this form by Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11:59 PM, regardless if you are entering the contest or simply excited to sample a variety of desserts.

Photo courtesy of Nicole Woon.










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